The side image was inspired by an artistic artifact in copper produced by the indigenous peoples who joined the Hopewell group, which developed in the northeast and Midwest of the United States from 200 BC to 500 AD. It reflects the idea of integration between individuals and communities.
The knowledge and practices about the production of a soap made with ashes are described, highlighting how they extract the required substance from the ashes and determine the correct proportion between the ingredients in the practice.
The brewing of a homemade wine made with oranges by a couple of São Tiago, Minas Gerais - Brazil, is described, highlighting its consistency with the scientific knowledge about fruit wines.
In the narrative "Capillary Lights": knowledges on the hair's "enlightenment", we describe an usual capillary treatment of hair salons, the hairdressers' knowledge and the science related. All together in a hybrid narrative. Soon.
How three people from the community prepare the Candy of Milk in Minas Gerais, Brazil, highlighting the procedures used to control the milk boiling and the science involved.
How Mr. Alziro produces the sour cassava starch with the elimination of the poisonous cyanide compounds and its effects on the famous bread of cheese from Minas Gerais.
What are hybrid narratives? Perhaps the best way to answer this question is to analyze two examples:
– The women from Minas Gerais and the ash soap.
– Mr. Zé, Mrs. Ná and the Orange wine.
